5-day ski touring traverse of the Ötztaler Alps

Running through the western tip of Austria, the Ötztaler Alps are home to some of this alpine country’s most incredible ski touring opportunities.

And there is no better way to experience them than by heading out on a hut-to-hut ski touring traverse along the popular Venter Runde!

Beginning in the idyllic mountain village of Vent, we will start the adventure by heading south, skiing through the high-quality powder of the  Ötztal valley until we reach the Similaun hut.

Getting an early start the following morning, we will skin our way up to the summit of Similaun, enjoying our first panoramic views of the surroundings before racing back down the other side and heading to the Bellavista hut in neighboring Italy. (We can also head up the Finalspitze instead of Similaun, if you like).

The following day, we’re up nice and early again in order to head up Weisskugelspitze before going on to the Hoch Joch Hospiz.

Our fourth day will be similar, we’ll wake up early and head up Fluchtkogel before continuing on to Fluchtkogel.

The final day of the trip is easily the highlight as we head up Wildspitze, the highest peak in the Ötztaler Alps, before returning to Vent.

While each day, we will enjoy spectacular views of our surroundings, this day will be the most scenic by far, a great way to remember Austria by!

So what are you waiting for? Book now for this incredible 5-day hut-to-hut ski touring adventure though Austria’s stunning Ötztaler Alps!

If you like the look of this trip then I think you may also enjoy my 6-day classic ski touring traverse of the Haute Route!